ORSP's Mission, Vision, and Values

View ORSP’s refreshed Mission, Vision, Core Values, Motivations, and Guiding Principles.

About ORSP

Happy 100th Anniversary, ORSP!

The origins of the Office of Research and Sponsored Projects officially began when the Regents of the University of Michigan formed a "Department of Engineering Research" on October 1, 1920. The events that led to this, and the resources from our own photo albums and archives, are captured in the timeline.

ORSP's 100th Anniversary Timeline

NIH Salary Cap

NIH issued final Salary Limitation on AHRQ FY2021 Grants, Cooperative Agreements, and Contracts (NOT-HS-21-007) (January 12, 2021). The Executive Level II salary was previously set at $197,300, and it increased to $199,300 effective January 3, 2021.

NIH Salary Cap

SOPs - Reporting of Other Support and Foreign Components

ORSP has updated the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on Reporting of Other Support and Foreign Components.

Learn more

NSF Update Research.gov Replacement of FastLane

NSF is incrementally moving the preparation and submission of all proposals from FastLane to Research.gov, with a tentative target completion date by 2022. Specific NSF funding opportunities will require the use of Research.gov for the preparation and submission of proposals to NSF.

Research.gov to Replace FastLane

All Investigators Required to Sign PAF Starting 9/14/20

Beginning September 14, all U-M investigators listed on a new Proposal Approval Form (PAF) will be required to complete a revised "Sign PAF" activity in the eResearch Proposal Management (eRPM) system.

How to Prepare

ORSP Response Time Goals

Especially in these times of remote work, a mutual understanding of what each party can reasonably expect is central to a successful partnership. ORSP offers these response time goals in the hopes of estimating how quickly ORSP staff are likely able to respond. Remember to email your project representatives. If you call, be sure to leave a detailed message since our phones are not transferred.

ORSP Response Time Goals

How We Can Help

The Office of Research and Sponsored Projects enables and safeguards the conduct of research and other sponsored activity for the University of Michigan. We apply specialized regulatory, statutory and organizational knowledge in a timely and professional manner in order to balance the university's mission, the sponsor's objectives, and the investigator's intellectual pursuits.

Let's Get Started
Previous Next
Research Administrators' Toolkit

The RA Toolkit contains quick links to information and materials you may need to help you be responsive in the complex, fast-paced, and ever-changing world of research administration.

icon
Staff & Sponsor Assignments

ORSP project representatives are organized in teams that provide assistance for government or private sponsors. 

COVID-19 Federal Agency Pages and Sponsor Updates

Please also refer to the Office of Research's COVID-19:  Research Operations webpage frequently for evolving guidance on your research operations.  Federal sponsors listed in alphabetical order.  

April 30, 2021
NIH Salary Cap Increased to $199,300 effective 1/3/2021

NIH issued final Salary Limitation on AHRQ FY2021 Grants, Cooperative Agreements, and Contracts (NOT-HS-21-007) (January 12, 2021). The Executive Level II salary was previously set at $197,300,  and...

February 26, 2021
See All News
See All Events & Workshops

Frequently Required Proposal Documents and Data

Tax ID or 10-Digit EIN:
38-6006309 (date 10/4/61)
DUNS:
073133571 (Ann Arbor). Also see 782738207 (Dearborn) and 085043891 (Flint) for use after June 25, 2020.
Cage Code:
03399
Cognizant Audit Office:
DHHS, Region V
Mailing Address:
3003 S. State St., Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1274
Congressional District:
12th
Date of Incorporation:
1817
Incorporated in:
Michigan
Number of employees:
52,554 (Source: U-M Human Resources data)
NSF Institutional Codes:
All campuses: 0023259000
12-digit EIN:
1386006309A1
F&A or Indirect Cost Rates (until 6/30/24):
On campus: 56.0% | Off campus: 26.0%

W-9, 501(c)(3) Letters  & Other Documents and Data....

Data Use Agreements and Data Sharing

Questions about data sharing and guidance in drafting data sharing plans for proposals, data use agreements (DUA), and data management plans.

What is the RAAC?

The Research Administration Advisory Council (RAAC) coordinates the efforts of ORSP, Sponsored Programs, and the research community.

Find Your Research Administrator (The Blue Pages)

Your first point-of-contact should be your department research administrator (RA). You can find out who that is by checking the Blue Pages.